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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will changes in agriculture mean for the future Toffler foresees?
(a) More processing will be necessary for food.
(b) Food will be poisoned with pesticides.
(c) Fewer workers will be needed.
(d) Food will be more nutritious.

2. How do the social experiences Toffler defines register the development of culture?
(a) They are shunted aside as people spend time in individual pursuits.
(b) They are prevented from following their traditional development.
(c) They are compressed in time, accelerated.
(d) They are delayed in time.

3. What is the consequence of high mobility, according to Toffler?
(a) Class consolidation in the suburbs.
(b) Nationalism.
(c) Non-involvement in the community.
(d) Political involvement.

4. What part of spring break does Toffler say makes it worthwhile for beach communities?
(a) Student energy.
(b) Student volunteers.
(c) Influx of talent and intellect.
(d) Student spending.

5. What does Toffler say people get from mobility?
(a) Disorientation.
(b) Status.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Debt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of lifestyle does Toffler say is characterized by frequent moves?

2. What is the reason for the shortening of relationships?

3. What will the changes of the future result in, as Toffler describes it?

4. Who are the people of the future in Toffler's definition?

5. What is the consequence of the faster pace of things, in Toffler's account?

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